Ag Workers Hay Show scheduled for October 5, 2017 By Mario Villarino
According to Dr, Corriher, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist for forages in Overton Texas, the principle limiting nutrients for ruminants (cattle, goats, sheep, etc.) are either energy (total digestible nutrients, TDN) or protein (crude protein, CP). For cattle grazing dormant pastures or consuming poor quality hay, protein is usually the most limiting nutrient. When you have to buy supplemental feed, protein is often the...
Hopkins County Hay Show And August Garden List
Hopkins County Hay Show and August Garden list: The temperature highest pick of the summer always brings a challenge to farmers and gardeners. Traditionally, July and August are among our hottest months and this year has not been an exception. For our hay producers, it will be important to evaluate their hay crop quality since our first cut might got watered down because the intensive rain earlier on the year. A good way to evaluate...
County Hay Show Winners Named Thursday
Hay! The 2015 Hopkins County Hay Show winners have been announced, according to Don Smith, member of the Ag Worker’s member. Winners were selected by judges from samples submitted by local hay producers. The highest protein analysis as well as the physical score (ie appearance, lack of foreign matter) determined the judge’s scores. The top four with score and protein: Winner name: Physical score: Protein: ...
Hopkins County Hay Show: Samples taken Starting September 1, 2015
Quality of hay matters: Hopkins County Hay Show Samples taken Starting September 1, 2015 A forage analysis can determine the nutritive value and/or any potential toxicity of forage. With this information you can calculate whether or not you will need supplemental protein, energy or minerals. You must sample the hay correctly to get an accurate analysis, and each lot of hay should be sampled independently. For the purposes of...
Hay production and Hay Show
Hay production and Hay Show The Professional Ag Workers has organized the 2015 Hopkins County Hay Show. Samples will be welcomed September 1 to September 18th at the Hopkins County Extension Office located at 1200B Houston Street, in Sulphur Springs. All samples will be tested for protein and energy free to the producers, courtesy of the Northeast Texas Farmers COOP in Sulphur Springs. Top places will be awarded $100, $75 and $50 for...
Hay Show Sale
This year’s Hopkins County Hay Champion is Marilyn Smith. Her hay received the highest hay score at the 2014 Hopkins County Hay Show. Ms. Smith’s hay was purchased by Alliance Bank for $1,000. G&L Hay Farm grabbed second and third place. City National Bank bought the second place hay for $1,000. Texas Heritage Bank purchased the third place hay for $700. Other winners were 4th and 5th place Tom Glossup, sixth place Max Palmer,...
Hay, Bees and Livestock Shows
A livestock show for 4H and FFA students is taking place Saturday in the Civic Center Arena. AgriLife Extension Agent Dr. Mario Villarino says it’s a good chance for youths to practice and polish their skills in showing animals to get ready for the livestock showing season. Youths can show lambs, goats, heifers and steers. Dr. Villarino says there will also be a Bees of Texas presentation at the Extension Office on September 25 at 7...
Winners of the Hopkins County Junior Commercial Heifer Show 2023
September 30, 2023 – The record books are examined and the interviews complete. The livestock judging finished around 11 AM on Saturday. The winners of the 2023 show are as follows. Kash Ballard – Grand Champion Benjamin Brewer – Reserve Champion Kohen Moss – Division Champion Rhayne Thomas – Division Reserve Champion Top Herdsman Senior Division – Catherine Starzyk Top Herdsman Junior Division...
3rd Annual Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale is Saturday
September 26, 2023 – Three participants in the upcoming Hopkins County Jr Commercial Heifer Show and Sale stopped by KSST for an interview on Tuesday. You can hear the complete interview during the KSST Morning Show later this week. Claire Jalufka, Catherine Starzyk and Rhayne Thomas will have heifers for sale on Saturday. The show and sale is dedicated to FFA and 4-H members in Hopkins County. It provides a showcase for their...
